THE IRON BANNER: The PVP crucible event has returned and with it plenty of new gear

The Iron Banner Returns!

Destiny's premiere PvP event is back again as we approach the release of Rise of Iron.

"Dispatches from the gamescom hype machine will make it hard to wait for Rise of Iron. At least, we sure do hope so. To ease your pain, we’re sending that special someone to keep you company in the Tower." read a statement from Bungie's weekly update.

The game mode this time is Clash with Bungie saying:"It’s a straight-up shooting match. We know you won’t break the rules. There aren’t any. The only constants are victory, defeat, and sweet loot."

The rewards on offer are gauntlets, boots, sniper rifles and pulse rifles, which as ever are among some of the best in Destiny’s arsenal.

This is one of your last chances to earn some sweet new gear, or level up your light level before you venture into the Plaguelands with the Rise of Iron expansion.

Bungie also want to ensure you look the part for Lord Saladin when Rise of iron launches, telling fans: "Don’t arrive on Felwinter Peak wearing anything but armor fit for an Iron Lord."

Take a look at some of the sweet new loot on offer, below:

Destiny - The Iron Banner Gear Rewards for August 16-23

The Iron Banner is a week-long event in which players can compete in a level advantages enabled Crucible playlist for Iron Banner themed Rewards. Here's some of the gear you can claim in the upcoming Iron Banner Event this August.

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What is The Iron Banner?

Here's a quick explainer for anyone new to the game who still doesn't know what the Iron Banner actually is.

In short, it's a week-long event in which players can compete in a level advantages enabled Crucible playlist for Iron Banner themed Rewards.

Once the Iron Banner event is live, players have until the Weekly Reset to compete in the playlist and earn Iron Banner reputation and rewards.

Bungie's Iron Banner Tips

Iron Banner ranks and reputation reset with the conclusion of each Iron Banner event.

The Tempered buff is granted to all players on the second day of Iron Banner, and increases reputation gains for every passing day of the Iron Banner event.